2003 Yamaha YFM400FAR Kodiak Factory Service Manual, Page 86Get this manual

2003 Yamaha YFM400FAR Kodiak Factory Service Manual, Page 86

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL G Lubricate

the O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge with thin coat of engine oil
CAUTION:
Make sure that the O-ring is positioned correctly in the groove of the oil filter cartridgeG Tighten